Construct the expression for Ka for the weak acid, CH:COOH. CH:COOH(aq) + H2O(1) = H:O*(aq) + CH:COO-(aq) 1 Based on the definition of Ka, drag the tiles to construct the expression for the given acid. Ka

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### Constructing the Acid Dissociation Constant Expression for CH₃COOH

In this exercise, we will derive the expression for the acid dissociation constant (\(K_a\)) of the weak acid acetic acid, \(CH₃COOH\). 

#### Reaction Equation

The dissociation reaction for acetic acid is given by:

\[ CH₃COOH(aq) + H₂O(l) \rightleftharpoons H₃O^+(aq) + CH₃COO^-(aq) \]

#### Task

We need to construct the expression for \(K_a\) using the reaction equation above. 

#### Instructions

Based on the definition of \(K_a\), drag the appropriate tiles to construct the expression for the given acid. \(K_a\) is defined by the formula:

\[ K_a = \frac{[H₃O^+][CH₃COO^-]}{[CH₃COOH]} \]

Below the reaction equation, you will find draggable tiles representing different molecules and ions, including their concentrations or squared terms (e.g., \([H₂O]\), \([H₃O^+]\), \([OH^-]\), \([CH₃COOH]\), etc.).

#### Diagram

- The diagram contains a progress bar indicating the construction process, with a reset button to start over if needed.
- Beneath the input boxes, draggable tiles are available to complete the expression. These tiles can include:
  - Ion concentrations: \([H₂O]\), \([H₃O^+]\), \([OH^-]\)
  - Acid/base concentrations: \([CH₃COOH]\), \([CH₃COO^-]\)
  - Squared concentrations: \([H₂O]^2\), \([H₃O^+]^2\), etc.

By dragging the correct tiles into the two blank slots beside \(K_a =\), you complete the expression correctly.
Transcribed Image Text:### Constructing the Acid Dissociation Constant Expression for CH₃COOH In this exercise, we will derive the expression for the acid dissociation constant (\(K_a\)) of the weak acid acetic acid, \(CH₃COOH\). #### Reaction Equation The dissociation reaction for acetic acid is given by: \[ CH₃COOH(aq) + H₂O(l) \rightleftharpoons H₃O^+(aq) + CH₃COO^-(aq) \] #### Task We need to construct the expression for \(K_a\) using the reaction equation above. #### Instructions Based on the definition of \(K_a\), drag the appropriate tiles to construct the expression for the given acid. \(K_a\) is defined by the formula: \[ K_a = \frac{[H₃O^+][CH₃COO^-]}{[CH₃COOH]} \] Below the reaction equation, you will find draggable tiles representing different molecules and ions, including their concentrations or squared terms (e.g., \([H₂O]\), \([H₃O^+]\), \([OH^-]\), \([CH₃COOH]\), etc.). #### Diagram - The diagram contains a progress bar indicating the construction process, with a reset button to start over if needed. - Beneath the input boxes, draggable tiles are available to complete the expression. These tiles can include: - Ion concentrations: \([H₂O]\), \([H₃O^+]\), \([OH^-]\) - Acid/base concentrations: \([CH₃COOH]\), \([CH₃COO^-]\) - Squared concentrations: \([H₂O]^2\), \([H₃O^+]^2\), etc. By dragging the correct tiles into the two blank slots beside \(K_a =\), you complete the expression correctly.
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